Transaction

Clearwater advises Glankos on its acquisition of O’Dwyer Steel

Transaction

Glankos acquired O’Dwyer Steel

Buy-side

Undisclosed

Role

Adviser to Glankos on its acquisition of O’Dwyer Steel

Sector

Industrial & Chemicals

Region

Ireland

We have advised Glankos Holdings Limited (Glankos) on its acquisition of O’Dwyer Steel (ODS), a renowned provider of structural steel fabrications and services. This acquisition is poised to enhance O'Dwyer Steel's status as a trusted supplier in the agricultural, industrial, and offsite manufacturing (OSM) sectors, aligning with its ambitious growth strategy.

Based in Tipperary and employing 90 people across Ireland and the UK, O'Dwyer Steel will retain all current staff post-acquisition. The company has also announced the appointment of Declan Hogan as Chief Financial Officer, bringing valuable strategic leadership to drive ongoing growth. Glankos has plans for substantial investment in O'Dwyer Steel's production facility, aiming to create new jobs and increase production capacity. This investment is specifically designed to meet the growing demand in the OSM market, particularly in the identified modular growth areas within the energy, pharma, and data services sectors.

Established in 1959, O'Dwyer Steel has developed into a leading supplier of CE-certified structural steel and cladding systems, expanding from its agricultural roots into the industrial and offsite construction markets. O'Dwyer Steel’s innovative OSM solutions are a key driver of its growth, streamlining the construction process and offering a sustainable, efficient approach that is increasingly essential in today’s market.

With this acquisition, Glankos aims to bolster O'Dwyer Steel's OSM capabilities, catering to the rising demand for sustainable construction methods. These plans include investing in advanced manufacturing technology, automation and sustainable practices, positioning O'Dwyer Steel as a leader in offsite construction and enhancing its international sector presence.

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We are thrilled to welcome O'Dwyer Steel into the Glankos portfolio. Their expertise in offsite manufacturing, combined with a strong presence in the agricultural and industrial markets aligns perfectly with our growth ambitions. We look forward to working with Richard and the team to build on their success and expand further into international markets. I would also like to thank the Clearwater team of John Curtin, John Devine and Matthew Fee for their expert advice and guidance throughout.

John Stokes, Glankos Holdings Limited
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This acquisition is a fantastic opportunity for O'Dwyer Steel to accelerate our expansion into the OSM space, which is a key driver of our growth, particularly in the modular energy and services sector, meeting the increasing demand for faster and more efficient construction solutions. By partnering with Glankos, we are well-positioned to meet the growing demand for OSM solutions, while continuing to serve our valued agricultural and industrial clients with the quality and service they expect.

Richard Walsh, Managing Director, O’Dwyer Steel

We are delighted to advise Glankos, led by our longstanding client John Stokes, on the acquisition of O'Dwyer Steel. O'Dwyer Steel has built an outstanding reputation in the steel production industry, known for its exceptional quality and service. With Glankos' backing of O'Dwyer Steel’s management team, we are confident the business will achieve its ambitious international growth plans. We extend our thanks again to John for this latest chapter of our ten-year relationship – this deal represents our sixth transaction together.

John Curtin, Partner, Clearwater

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